For some men and their partners, this lifestyle is more than acceptable.

For me, it is not one with which I wish to participate. I do not wish to pass judgment on others’ relationships as I figure there are enough tea leaves for all.

I am a 40-something single woman interested in dating single, heterosexual men yet lately I seem to meet more than the usual of those who are Dating While Married (DWM).

This DWM label fits quite a few—some of whom I have known for years.

You believe him, you follow your heart, and you enjoy the hours, the days, the weeks and months of new-love bliss that follow.

You open the door, and the deputy hands you a pile of documents.

“You’ve been sued.”Welcome to the land of criminal conversation and alienation of affections. ) follows through on getting that next piece of paper—the divorce—from his (ex) wife. By the way, he told you, he is “still married” to his ex-wife (he already calls her his “ex”) but he is in the process of separating from her. Your “boyfriend” (Yes, you call him that, and he calls himself that!A spouse has a legal right to enjoy the service and companionship of a mate, and if you steal that away—so to speak—the spouse can sue you for damages.My foray into the world of dating apps began three-and-a-half years after I got married. And at least I could tell the universe I was doing my part. The thought of exploring this world and doing it with some emotional distance seemed kind of awesome. We decided that I would just do two, Tinder and JSwipe. I find myself frequently cramming in sessions late at night.

My friend dated a single mom and she was always breaking plans because of childcare issues, or suggesting he just come over and watch a movie. Maybe she’s like my friend and had a baby after just dating someone. I dated a single mom who had a lot of issues with her ex and I found that I got sucked into a lot of drama..